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Street-Style Massaman Curry with Fish Sauce
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Street-Style Massaman Curry with Fish Sauce

4.9 (448 ratings)

A Street-Style Massaman Curry, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served with Fish Sauce.

Prep
24 min
Cook
47 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb massaman curry
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 1 medium Thai chiles
  • 1 lb palm sugar
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Bloom the whole and ground spices in hot oil until they smell toasty.
  2. Add the onion base and cook it down slowly until jammy and deeply colored.
  3. Stir in the massaman curry and liquid, then simmer gently so the flavors marry.
  4. Finish with cream or fresh herbs, check the seasoning, and serve with rice or bread.
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